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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force (DEI-TF) 2020-21 Recommendations
Meeting Information
The Task Force was a temporary advisory body that met from September 2020 to January 2021. The Task Force's recommendations were provided to the City Council on January 12, 2021.
Purpose, Membership and Terms
Purpose - Advise the City in developing recommendations that further the advancement of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the City of San Luis Obispo.
Vision - We envision a San Luis Obispo that is welcoming, inclusive, and safe. Our city values diversity, promotes equity and belonging, actively denounces systemic racism, and actively works toward racial justice.
Charter - Advance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) in San Luis Obispo by engaging community leaders and change agents to:
1) Focus on activities that support marginalized racial, ethnic, and cultural groups.
2) Collect information and insight about advancing DE&I in San Luis Obispo.
3) Develop a notice of funding availability (NOFA) to support the DE&I work of proven organizations and best practices for change.
4) Provide guidance and a foundation for creating a potential 21-23 DE&I-focused Major City Goal.
5) Strengthen the focus and role of the City’s Human Relations Commission (HRC) to support the City’s vision.
Membership and Terms - Any SLO County resident over 18 years old with formal or informal experience - lived, personal, educational, community, volunteer and/or professional is eligible. The initial Task Force will be in place through January 2021 and will be comprised of up to eleven (11) community members.